Questions & Answers
Test your understanding of this current affair.
11
What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)?
Answer:
To provide affordable housing for all eligible urban and rural poor families
12
Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the President's power to grant pardons and commute sentences?
Answer:
Article 72
13
Which organization is responsible for conducting competitive examinations for recruitment to central government non-gazetted posts?
Answer:
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
14
What does the 'Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009' guarantee for children in India?
Answer:
Free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 years
15
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Governor for each state?
Answer:
Article 153
16
What is the primary objective of the 'Digital India' initiative launched by the Government of India?
Answer:
To transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy by expanding digital infrastructure
17
Which constitutional body is tasked with investigating matters relating to safeguards provided for Scheduled Castes (SCs)?
Answer:
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
18
What does 'PIL' stand for in the Indian judicial and legal system?
Answer:
Public Interest Litigation
19
Which article of the Constitution deals with the establishment and constitution of Supreme Court of India?
Answer:
Article 124
20
What is the primary function of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
Answer:
To conduct examinations for appointments to the civil services of the Union
21
Which amendment to the Constitution granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
Answer:
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
22
What does the 'Skill India Mission' aim to achieve across the country?
Answer:
To train youth in industry-relevant vocational skills to enhance employability and entrepreneurship
23
Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the procedure for the impeachment of the President of India?
Answer:
Article 61
24
What is the primary function of the National Development Council (NDC) historically in India?
Answer:
To review working of the National Plan and foster cooperation between states and the Planning Commission
25
Which amendment to the Constitution added Fundamental Duties under Part IV-A?
Answer:
42nd Amendment Act, 1976
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What does the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign primarily focus on addressing?
Answer:
Declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and empowering girl children through education
27
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament?
Answer:
Article 108
28
What is the primary function of the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) in India?
Answer:
To support grassroots technological innovators and traditional knowledge holders across rural India
29
Which constitutional amendment added urban local bodies (Municipalities) to the Constitution under Part IX-A?
Answer:
74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
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Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
Answer:
Article 32